mathematical models and methods in applied sciences m3as provide a medium of exchange for scientists engaged in applied sciences physics mathematical physics natural and technological sciences where there exists a non-trivial interplay between mathematics mathematical modelling of real systems and mathematical and computer methods oriented towards the qualitative and quantitative analysis of real physical systems the principal areas of interest of this journal are the following 1 mathematical modelling of systems in applied sciences 2 mathematical methods for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of models of mathematical 3 physics and technological sciences 4 numerical and computer treatment of mathematical models or real systems special attention will be paid to the analysis of nonlinearities and stochastic aspects special issues dynamics of self-propelled particles part ii volume 27 number 07 30 june 2017 dynamics of self-propelled particles part i volume 27 number 06 15 june